THE BEST IN BEAUTY FROM THOSE WHO KNOW BEST

VIOLET GREY began with our search for the best eyelash curler. To find the answer, we formed a band of inside-Hollywood experts and editors — from makeup artists to movie stars — to test every eyelash curler against our rigorous set of standards (the VIOLET CODE). We tested on film sets, on red carpets, and in the back of Jack Nicholson’s limousine — and once we learned which curler would make our lashes curve and not crimp (Utowa, it’s from Japan), we moved on to mascara, lip stain, dry shampoo, and everything else a girl needs in her cosmetic wardrobe. On any given day, we are discovering, testing, and approving best-in-class beauty. The result is a discerning curation of products, tips, and inspiration deemed essential — the Industry’s Beauty Edit.

As sisters, we’re constantly giving each other advice, whether solicited or not. And since we admittedly revel in a bit of girl talk, love and relationships are high on the Streicher list of sisterly conversation topics. We’ve always asked each other what to wear on dates, and swapped timely beauty ideas on which makeup will survive an impromptu dip in the pool or how to deal with hair during (and after) a sunset motorcycle ride. Yes, as true California girls, we love the outdoors, so it should come as no surprise that all our favorite dates take place en plein air. Below, a few of our preferred activities, and, of course, the corresponding beauty tips and tricks for each. We hope they’ll inspire torrid romance—or at the very least, a fun summer fling.

THE FIRST DATE:
Ashley Streicher

The Date: Margaritas at Malo and a Dodgers game. Malo’s original space is Silver Lake and has cool black and white chevron walls and outdoor seating. You'll feel cooler just by sitting there and eating their insane tacos.

Ashley’s Tip: We ride there on a motorcycle because you can’t get parking. I love being outside for a date, there’s no pressure to doll up and it breaks the ice—you can’t talk in a movie theater. I love getting the soft serve that comes in the Dodger hat, and snacking on peanuts with the shell. And there’s the Kiss Cam…

I picked one of these up in Paris at Colette. The designer is actually a hair stylist but makes these beautifully simple pins as well. They’re perfect for sweeping hat hair up into a sexy French twist.

THE FIFTH DATE:
KRISTIE Streicher

The Date: Skinny dipping.
I love to swim and swimming naked is the ultimate expression of freedom. It’s definitely not a first-date event but skinny dipping is one of my favorite hot summer dates.

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THE EYES HAVE IT

Clearly stay-put mascara is a must for this type of activity—I don’t think there’s any better look than emerging from the water with dripping-wet hair and silent film star worthy long lashes. The only accessory you’ll need.

I’ll never tire of red lipstick, and this palette comes with four specially formulated, stay-in-place shades so I can play around with the tone. I dab a little on my cheeks as well for a bit of a glow.

THE 1000th date:
JENN STREICHER

The art park hosts this every Friday at sunset on the lawn of a historic Frank Lloyd Wright house, and Silver Lake Wine serves four selections. There are kids running around so I love that I can bring my son and set him loose while I get some quality alone time with my husband—date night without a sitter. I’ve tried to get my sisters to try it but they say they don’t qualify because they don’t have kids!

Jenn’s Tip: Bring a blanket and pack a picnic basket for the full experience.

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THE PICNIC BLANKET

It’s hard to beat a vintage-feeling picnic blanket; this one is my sartorial ideal. The leather strap contraption makes it so easy to tote around.